We are sad to announce that on June 16, 2021, at the age of 69, Robert L. Shelby (Cherryvale, Kansas), born in Lebanon, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his grandparents, Arthur Laverne of Lebanon and Mollie Shelby; his parents, Jess (Sonny) and Florence Mae Shelby Phipps; his brother Jackie Shelby; and his son Bobby Gene Shelby.

He is survived by : his close friend Carol McLaughlin; his daughter Cheryl Carter-Ridpath Nixa (Matthew) of Missouri; his great grandchildren, Gavin, Isaac, Bennett, Claire, Carson, Brantley, Zayden, Emmitt, Quade, Ayla and Atlas; his daughters, Mindy Dawn Villone (Daniel) and Reece of Austin Texas; his siblings, Don Shelby, Larry Shelby, Prior Ok, Carolyn Moss Bluejacket Ok (Floyd) and Ricky Shelby Adair Ok (Dana); and also Colleen Waldner Independence (Benjamin) of Kansas. He is also survived by Stepparents, several Stepbrothers and Sisters, and numerous Nieces and Nephews as well as other extended family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wickham Family Funeral Home